SYSTEMS INTEGRATION ASIA
SOLUTIONS UPDATE Opstron HEX Converter Neutralizes Programming Woes
Users with basic programming skills can easily reprogram their existing AV systems to include their new display device (s).
The HEX Converter is a first of its kind product that offers a cost-effective solution for those looking to make changes to their existing display infrastructure. The HEX Converter neutralizes programming woes involved in replacing projectors or display devices connected to a control system while maintaining the same initially assigned control functionality, thereby allowing easy upgrades anytime, anywhere, and within any existing AV infrastructure where the display elements feature RS232 connectivity. The HEX Converter has a male and female RS232 port on each end of the device. The unit also comes with a free-ware application that resolves programming attributes related to the control of the projector or display, even without the original programme source code. The free-ware programme has one input and one output. The baud rate, stop bit, and parity bit are programmable, up to 15 sets of codes. The input column carries the source code of the previous display, and the output column reflects the source code of the new display. The software also features a library of all the popularly used projectors' and display devices' source codes for easy reference.
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All the user needs to do is save the codes onto the HEX converter unit by assigning the correct sequence of inputs within the software. Then once the new display device/projector has been installed on-site, the HEX converter is connected to the device's RS232 serial port. At the same time, the other end is connected to the cable connecting to the control system. Once this process has been completed, the new display device/projector assumes the same control functions as the former device. That is it. You are done! You do not need to tinker with the control system programming. Essentially, the HEX converter acts as the key programming interface between the display device/ projector and the controller while being powered via RS232 connectivity, thereby eliminating the need for an external power source. The HEX converter only supports data transmission (TX); does not support data receive (RX), DTR and other signal of existing software operations and interface hardware. Significant advantages of the HEX converter are its cost-saving and improved productivity. The end-user can now break free from the shackles of being constrained and have the option of switching projectors or display device brands. For the systems integrator, they can confidently do the job without worrying about programming issues. As the systems integrator is not making the programme change at the control panel, there is no need to be concerned about being a certified programmer of the control system brand. JUNE 2021
